A YEAR'S GARDENING 



in the open in a sheltered border both Brussels Sprouts and other 

 Winter Greens, such as Scotch Kale, Savoys, etc. 



CABBAGES. Sow plentifully now to follow earlier crops and 

 to make up for failures. A quick-growing seed sown now should 

 prove very useful in July and August. When putting out young 

 Cabbage plants mulch the roots with a compost of wet soU, to prevent 

 dryness. Sow Red Cabbage for pickling in the autumn. 



CARDOONS. Sow this month in a frame or in a very sheltered 

 spot. When large enough plant out in well-mamured soil about 

 8 inches apart, and finally in trenches, as for Celery, only farther 

 apart. 



CARROTS. Some seed of an early sort should be sown now, 

 but the main crop can be deferred until next month. Ground pre- 

 pared for Carrots should be manured in the previous autumn, and 

 the admixture of sand is advised by some. 



CAULIFLOWERS. Sow now in weU-manured land to get 

 young plants for putting out in May and June. Plant out from 

 frames, etc., choosing good ground. 



CELERY. Sow a little seed for early use on a mild hot-bed, 

 and again in the middle of the month. As soon as the plants are 

 large enough prick out to a rich soil over a heap of manure. 



CUCUMBERS. The plants should now be in good condition, 

 but sow seeds for a succession. If Cucumbers have not been pre- 

 viously grown, now is a good time to start. 



HERBS. Sow now various kinds or divide up the existing 

 plants. Mint may be propagated by dividing the roots. Parsley 

 should now be sown in sufficient quantity. 



HORSERADISH. Plant now. 



LEEKS. Sow in very rich soil about the middle of the month, 

 transplanting when large enough. 



LETTUCE. Plant out the young plants that are ready and sow 

 again in considerable quantity. 



MELON. Sow now in small pots in a warm house, in readiness 

 for putting into the beds next month. 



ONIONS. Sow in drills about the middle of the month, and 

 choose the best ground available. As soon as the plants are forward 

 enough stir the ground about them and keep it free from weeds. 



154 



